If you took a stroll down the northern end of Playa del Carmen’s famous 5th Avenue this past Sunday, your walk was likely detoured by police tape and emergency lights. In a terrifying reminder of how rapidly tropical weather can degrade infrastructure, large sections of a commercial building’s exterior facade unexpectedly ripped loose and crashed …
If you are currently vacationing in the Mexican Caribbean or packing your bags for a trip this week, you need to be prepared to adjust your daily itinerary. State Civil Protection officials in Quintana Roo have officially issued a strict warning for tourists visiting the beaches across Cancun and the entire Riviera Maya region. A …
When you book a luxury vacation at a beachfront all-inclusive in Cozumel, your biggest worry should be remembering to reapply your sunscreen or timing your dinner reservations perfectly. You certainly don’t expect the solid ground beneath your feet to literally swallow you whole. Unfortunately for a group of travelers this week, a relaxing poolside afternoon …
The winter travel season is rapidly approaching, and airlines are aggressively expanding their schedules to get North American travelers down to the beach as quickly as possible. The Governor of Quintana Roo recently announced a massive wave of new flight connectivity heading to the Mexican Caribbean. Whether it is an airline entering a market for …
If you have been scrolling through travel forums or social media groups trying to decide if you should book that solo trip to Cancun, you have probably seen a massive mix of opinions. Some people claim that going to a massive all-inclusive resort by yourself is the most isolating, awkward experience possible. Others swear it …
Cancun and the wider Riviera Maya are gearing up for another massive winter travel season. With miles of white-sand beaches, incredible all-inclusive resorts, and endless nightlife, it is easy to see why millions of tourists flock to the Mexican Caribbean every year. However, with massive crowds comes a predictable rise in opportunistic crime. While violent …
When the Tulum International Airport first opened its runways, it promised to completely revolutionize travel to the southern Riviera Maya. Bypassing the chaotic terminals of Cancun and skipping the two-hour drive down Highway 307 sounded like the ultimate travel hack. But less than a year into its operation, the reality of global aviation economics has …
What started as a quiet dip earlier this year has officially turned into a massive wake up call for the Mexican Caribbean. After facing month after month of double digit declines in international arrivals, it is clear that the massive post pandemic travel boom has finally cooled off. Now, facing intense competition from other tropical …
If you have been scrolling through travel groups on Facebook or Reddit lately, you have probably noticed a massive surge in posts about the departure experience at Cancun International Airport. While leaving the Mexican Caribbean is always a little bit chaotic, vacationers are currently reporting a brand new hurdle before they can even reach the …
If you are packing for a trip to the Mexican Caribbean this fall, you need to add one more essential item to your bag: heavy-duty bug spray. As the rainy season leaves standing water across Quintana Roo, mosquitoes are hatching in large numbers. While they are usually just an itchy nuisance, local health officials are …